Mumbling- are there any aids or skills a carer can use/learn to understand P. mumblers.

[hamurana]

My emphasis is on carer's skills not P mumblers. I would assume the mumbler is trying their best to improve their speech. I have in mind a simplified mobile phone type gadget for communicating or lip reading.

[hagan]

Carer needs to encourage Parkinsonian to open his/ her mouth more when speaking. If their is a local 'singing for fun' group in the area join this. It helps to open up and strengthen the vocal cords. In my area we have started a small, but lively group of Parkinsonians who meet weekly for one hour in a church hall and really bang out lots of good old songs. We are fortunate to have got the services of a lovely couple who play for us, one on the piano and the other with a guitar. We had a reciital recently, singing for our local Support Group at their monthly luncheon. Great fun and is very helpful. Well worth looking into.

[courben2]

I agree with Hagan my husband has just had the

Speech therapsit come onboard as his mumbling

Is getting harder to hear and hes finally admitting im

Not deaf! Loud clear voice! Easy to say harder to do i know!